The Minnesota Mechanical Contractor Bond is a surety bond required by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MDLI) as a registration requirement for all individuals who wish to operate in the state as mechanical contractors.
Similar to other surety bonds, this bond is a contract between three parties: the principal (the contractor), the obligee (the MDLI), and the surety company. All authorized work by the principal must comply with the state's laws, regulations, and requirements for contractors.
If the principal violates these laws and regulations, the injured party may file a claim against the principal’s bond. After an investigation into the validity of the claim, the surety will compensate the injured party up to the full bond amount (if the claim is valid). Construction defects, physical harm, fraud, or non-compliance with contracts are all possible causes of claims.
In contrast to a typical insurance policy, a surety bond requires the principal to reimburse the surety company as a result of each claim. The bond does not protect the contractor from financial responsibility.
The state of Minnesota requires mechanical contractors working within its boundaries to obtain the MN Mechanical Contractor Bond.
Minnesota Statutes define a mechanical contractor as an independent business carrying out gas work, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning, or refrigeration.
Mechanical contractors are not required to acquire a Minnesota state contractor license, but they are obligated to complete a business registration form along with their bond application. That said, individual cities within Minnesota have the authority to impose specific regulations regarding licensure or competency cards for individuals engaged in mechanical work.
The MDLI does not issue these licenses or competency cards; therefore, if you have inquiries, we recommend you research and review the requirements of the city/local municipality where you will be operating.
The MN Mechanical Bond requires a bond amount of $25,000. Fortunately, the bond amount doesn't need to be paid in full.
With EZ Surety Bonds, our short online application allows you to purchase this bond for $438 for a two-year term. No credit check is required. Simply fill out our quick online form to purchase your bond instantly.
The obligee, or entity that requires the MN Mechanical CLB, is the MDLI. Their contact information is as follows:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Licensing and Certification Services
443 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (651) 284-5034
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Have any questions? We encourage you to reach out to us at bonds@southcoastsurety.com or give us a call at 1-800-361-1720.
Although mechanical contractors do not require a state license, the MDLI requires the following for you to perform contractor work:
There is a $100 fee for filing a bond with the MDLI and a $100 fee for renewing the bond filing (as of 2023). Your MN Mechanical Contractor Bond and its filing will be valid for two years.
The Minnesota Mechanical Contractor Bond requires a bond amount of $25,000.
However, you do not have to pay the full bond amount in order to obtain the bond. With EZ Surety Bonds, you can purchase your bond for as little as $438 for a two-year term. No credit check is required. Get your bond today by applying online on our website.
After you purchase the bond, we will mail the original document to you. Most obligees require you to file the original bond document with them, usually signed by the principal. Every obligee has their own unique filing requirements, so be sure to confirm these requirements of your obligee before doing anything with the bond.
You’ll know if you need a surety bond because some entity will have required you to obtain one. They must also inform you of which specific bond type you’ll need. There are thousands of bonds across the country, all of which vary by state and industry.
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